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EO06 OBE

2006 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,030 mi
Last recorded95,030 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 OBE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 95,030 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 94,514 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 93,437 miles

Nearside Front Front windscreen cracked at top

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 91,948 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides also wearing low edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front windscreen chipped

Front wipers slight smeared

Fail 7 Mar 2023 91,948 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides also wearing low edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front windscreen chipped

Front wipers slight smeared

Pass 4 Mar 2022 90,558 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 88,820 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 87,624 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 85,487 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 83,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 81,843 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 81,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,959 miles

Nearside Rear centre of tyre tread 2mm

Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,527 miles

fr wipers slight streaking and noisey

nsr tyre centre of tread 2.5mm

Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,172 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,209 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 62,298 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 58,047 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,748 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,832 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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EO06 OBE is a 2006 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2006 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 100,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO06 OBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EO06 OBE?

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What year was EO06 OBE registered?

EO06 OBE is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is EO06 OBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO06 OBE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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